Over 1.8 million New Yorkers face food insecurity, including half a million children, according to Feeding America.
This year several nonprofits and food banks are gearing up to give away turkeys and other Thanksgiving staples ahead of the holiday.
Some holiday staples are extra pricey this year. The price of a 16-pound turkey has increased 21%, pie crusts are up 26% and a box of stuffing is 69% more expensive.
The increased food costs have made the local giveaways more impactful for families.
Check out these giveaways coming up in November:
New York City
Bronx
Gardiner Foundation Thanksgiving Giveaway
November 19, 9:00 a.m.
Saint James Park
Brooklyn
District 43 Giveaway
November 19, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
PS 221
*must pre-register
Manhattan
Catholic Charities of New York
November 21, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
34 West 134th Street
*must pre-register
Queens
Riverfund Thanksgiving for our families
November 19, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
89-11 Lefferts Boulevard
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